Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston scrambles for a first down against Auburn in the first half of the BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 6, 2014. (Keith Birmingham Pasadena Star-News)

2002: Vince Young, University of Texas, Madison High School

Young went on to have a record-breaking career at Texas, going 30-2 as a starter, passing for more than 6,000 yards (3,000 rushing yards) and leading the Longhorns to the 2005 national championship over No. 1 USC. Young finished second in the Heisman voting and was drafted No. 3 overall by the Tennessee Titans, leading them to the playoffs in just his second season. Young earned two Pro Bowl nods (and an AP offensive rookie of the year award) but his career was marred by inconsistency and off-field issues. He retired in 2014.

2003: Kyle Wright, University of Miami, Monte Vista High School

Wright entered Miami with a considerable amount of hype after being named the Gatorade National High School Football Player of the Year and a Parade All-American. But Wright could never live up to the expectations placed upon him. There were highs: five-touchdown game as a sophomore, being named preseason All-ACC QB. Yet, he suffered through injuries and ended up losing his starting job late in his career.

2004: Rhett Bomar: University of Oklahoma, Grand Prairie High School

Bomar was caught in the heart of an NCAA scandal after being compensated for work he did not do at a local car dealership. Bomar, who set the school’s passing record as a freshman, was eventually dismissed from the team. Bomar enrolled at Sam Houston State and put up big numbers in the Southland Conference. It was enough to get Bomar drafted by the Giants in the fifth round in 2009, but Bomar had trouble sticking with them, the Vikings and Raiders.

2005: Mark Sanchez, USC, Mission Viejo

Sanchez earned the starting job as a junior and did not disappoint in going 12-1 and leading the Trojans to a Rose Bowl win. Sanchez left early for the NFL and was the No. 5 overall pick by the New York Jets. His pro career started off well as the Jets were able to make the AFC championship game in his first two seasons. But regression soured his position in New York and he has since signed with the Eagles.

2006: Matthew Stafford, University of Georgia, Highland Park High School

Stafford, who led Highland Park to a state title, never made a BCS bowl (he did when three straight bowl games), yet was hailed as a one of the top QBs in the nation. He was drafted No. 1 overall by Detroit. Stafford has had success in the NFL from a statistical standpoint, a consistent leader in the offensive categories in Detroit’s high-powered offense. As of 2014, Stafford has thrown for more than 17,000 yards and 109 touchdowns.

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2007: Jimmy Clausen, University of Notre Dame, Oaks Christian

Many recruiting analysts tabbed Clausen as a “once-in-a-generation” kind of talent and he earned a feature in Sports Illustrated as a junior. Clausen’s ceiling was never fully reached at Notre Dame. Clausen, a projected top-10 pick, ended up being selected in the second round (48th overall) by the Carolina Panthers. After a disastrous 1-9 career in his first season, Carolina found its new franchise QB in Cam Newton. Clausen is now a backup with the Chicago Bears.

2008: Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State University, Jeannette High School

Pryor lived up to his billing in his first three seasons, leading the Buckeyes to three Big Ten titles and two BCS Bowl wins. But in 2010, Pryor and four Buckeyes teammates were caught up in an NCAA scandal that eventually cost head coach Jim Tressel his job, after selling memorabilia and receiving improper benefits from a local tattoo parlor. Pryor was suspended for the first five games of 2011 but ended up withdrawing from the school. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the supplemental draft and became the starter in 2013. He was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in 2014.

2009: Matt Barkley, USC, Mater Dei High School

Barkley became the first freshman to start at Mater Dei since Todd Marinovich in 1983, and was featured in The New York Times story. He also made prep history as the first non-senior to win the Gatorade National Football Player of the Year honor and the Gatorade National Male Athlete of the Year award. In college, Barkley became the first true freshman to start an opener at USC in the program’s history. After a sensational junior campaign, Barkley was projected as a top-10 pick but decided to return for his senior year, making him a Heisman favorite. USC started as the preseason No. 1 team but faltered as Barkley suffered a shoulder injury. He was ultimately drafted in the fourth round by the Eagles.

2010: Jake Heaps, Brigham Young University, Skyline High School

Heaps was named the No. 1 QB by both Rivals.com and Scout.com, but Phillips Sims (ESPN) and Blake Bell (247sports) also were in the running. At BYU, Heaps had an impressive freshman year, breaking numerous freshman records. But after his sophomore season, he transferred to Kansas. Heaps started nine games for the Jayhawks in 2013 (3-9) before transferring again, this time to the University of Miami.

2011: Jeff Driskel, University of Florida, Hagerty High School

Driskel saw five games of action as a true freshman and was given the reins as a sophomore, leading the Gators to an 11-2 mark and the Sugar Bowl as Florida finished No. 9 in the final AP poll. Driskel was poised for a big junior year before he was lost for the season to a leg fracture. Driskel is poised to start in 2014.

2012: Jameis Winston, Florida State University, Hueytown High School

A prized freshman, Winston went on the lead the Seminoles to a 14-0 record and the national title in his first season as a starter, becoming just the second freshman to win the Heisman and the youngest player to win it. But Winston has had off-the-field issues. In November, news broke that Winston was being investigated for an alleged sexual assault that occurred in 2012. The case was eventually dropped. In April Winston was cited for shoplifting seafood from a local grocery store and received a suspension from the baseball team.

2013: Max Browne, USC, Skyline High School

Browne led the Spartans to three state championship finals, winning two. He was also named the Gatorade National Player of the Year in Washington twice. He finished his prep career with 12,953 passing yards (eighth best mark nationally) and 146 TDs. Browne enrolled early at USC and redshirted in 2013. He currently is the No. 2 quarterback behind junior Cody Kessler.

2014: Kyle Allen, Texas A&M, Desert Mountain High School

Hailed as the heir to Johnny Manziel in College Station, the 6-foot-3 Allen is a prototypical pro-style pocket passer with loads of athleticism. Allen is in a battle with sophomore Kenny Hill for the starting QB position this fall, but looks to be the front runner.